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**Jurassic-1** · 07-15-2016, 12:05 AM

I have a 1955 1st series AD pickup with all original 6 volt system. It cranks fine cold but when it gets to operating temp. Around 195 degrees and it gets shut off ti gas up the temp goes to around 210. It starts very slow and I usually let the key off and hit it again. It will always start but it sounds like the battery is dead. The starter is grounded to the block and frame. I have a new regulator and generator and the battery is good. Is it possible the starter is going bad? The truck has 63000 actual miles on it and it has a pushbutton starter since it is an automatic. It has been sitting since 1985. Any Ideas?

07-15-2016, 12:05 AM	#1
Jurassic-1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New River Arizona Posts: 1,180	Starter drags I have a 1955 1st series AD pickup with all original 6 volt system. It cranks fine cold but when it gets to operating temp. Around 195 degrees and it gets shut off ti gas up the temp goes to around 210. It starts very slow and I usually let the key off and hit it again. It will always start but it sounds like the battery is dead. The starter is grounded to the block and frame. I have a new regulator and generator and the battery is good. Is it possible the starter is going bad? The truck has 63000 actual miles on it and it has a pushbutton starter since it is an automatic. It has been sitting since 1985. Any Ideas?